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"The Flash" Continues Downward Spiral: Potential Fourth Place Finish in Second Weekend It seems that not a day goes by without another tale of woe engulfing "The Flash," and true to form, there's another one on the horizon.
Despite its earnest attempts to win over paying customers during its initial week, the disastrous DCU blockbuster has found itself in a precipitous free-fall at the box office, failing to convince audiences that it's worth their time and money.
The situation has grown so dire that if its decline exceeds 74 percent this weekend, it will snatch a dubious record away from "Morbius" as the steepest second-weekend drop in the history of the superhero genre. This distressing news is compounded by the fact that most Marvel and DC titles tend to maintain a strong presence in the top one or two spots on the domestic charts for several weeks.
For "The Flash" to be on the brink of dropping as low as fourth place after only a week and change on the big screen is nothing short of an embarrassment.
Box Office Battle Intensifies
Currently, "Elemental" and "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" are locked in a fierce battle for the coveted top slot, leaving no real chance for "The Flash" to surpass third place.
However, the emergence of Jennifer Lawrence's R-rated comedy "No Hard Feelings," with an estimated $15 million debut, poses a significant threat. If Andy Muschietti's comic book adaptation falls on the lower end of its projected $14-17 million range, it will swiftly be ousted from the top three, further compounding its box office woes.
Currently, "The Flash" is poised to fall short of reaching the $300 million milestone in worldwide ticket sales, solidifying its position as one of the colossal flops in cinematic history. It's hard to believe that the film was riding a wave of hype and anticipation not long ago.
Those days feel like a distant memory, lost in the wake of disappointing performance and unfulfilled expectations. As the box office saga unfolds, it remains to be seen how "The Flash" will ultimately fare in its ongoing battle for audience attention and success.